PAYMENT SPECIALIST @ EXIM BANK
EXIM BANK is seeking a talented and passionate Payment Specialist to join its dynamic technology and payment support team. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of the bank's payment systems, leveraging advanced technical skills and a deep understanding of financial infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting, administering, and developing critical banking applications related to payments. The specialist will be instrumental in handling API-driven integrations, working with various messaging standards, and managing comprehensive payment protocols like SWIFT and Bank of Tanzania's payment infrastructure. Additionally, the role demands strong back-end technology proficiency, including expertise in SQL and PL/SQL, for data management and system optimization. Candidates should possess excellent problem-solving skills, a customer service orientation, and familiarity with IT project management and governance frameworks.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field; a postgraduate qualification in banking technology or project management is an added advantage.
Minimum of three (3) years' progressive working experience in supporting, administering, or developing banking applications and payment systems within a financial institution.
Thorough, practical understanding of API-driven integrations and associated technologies including REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, and ISO 20022 messaging standards.
Comprehensive knowledge of payment systems and protocols including SWIFT (MT and MX message types), Bank of Tanzania payment infrastructure, treasury management applications, workflow automation systems, and interbank settlement mechanisms.
Proven back-end technology skills including MySQL, SQL, and PL/SQL - encompassing stored procedures, triggers, performance tuning, data extraction, and reconciliation scripting.
Demonstrated ability to conduct business process mapping, modelling (using BPMN or equivalent), and gap analysis to support system change and process improvement initiatives.
Strong customer service orientation with proven troubleshooting skills; ability to diagnose complex technical issues under pressure and communicate resolution steps clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Solid understanding of IT project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid); experience working within a PMO framework is desirable.
Familiarity with IT governance frameworks including ITIL, COBIT, or equivalent; experience with Change Management and Release Management processes.
Knowledge of banking regulatory requirements including AML/CFT obligations, PCI DSS compliance, data privacy regulations, and Bank of Tanzania ICT guidelines.